Outreach Nurse - RN Required

Description

Become part of a Migrant and Community Health Center, where you will:

• Have a passionate purpose.
• Do worthwhile work.
• Make a difference in people’s lives.
  
  

InterCare is searching for a Seasonal Full-time Community Outreach RN to join our team with positions located in Allegan County, Ottawa County, Van Buren County, Kalamazoo County, Berrien County, and Cass County! At InterCare, you’ll find a rewarding and challenging work environment and competitive compensation.

Work Schedule

Temporary Position: Seasons typically ends 10.15.2025 with the opportunity to go to PRN effective 11.01.2025. Hours are 20 hours per week, Sunday - Saturday; typically 4:30pm-10:00pm.

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Current RN license in the state of Michigan.
• BCLS Certification.
• Proficient with Excel.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required.
• Extensive travel using reliable personal vehicle.
• Displays compassionate, ethical, and professional demeanor.
  
  

At InterCare Community Health Network, we believe all people have the right to equal access to quality health care.

Requirements

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide nursing assessments according to outreach nursing guidelines.

• Perform basic procedures at migrant farm worker camps.
• Inform patient of results immediately after screening.
• Refer to InterCare clinics for medical treatment if necessary and accurately documents encounters.
• Complete follow-up requests from health provider on a timely basis.
• Communicate frequently with clinic serving as triage support.
• Educate patients on the importance of preventative healthcare, environmental exposure to pesticides, immunization status, and prenatal care status of pregnant women.
• Council patients on usage of medical equipment.
• Educate migrant community to adopt healthy behaviors.
• Distribute health brochures or other health education information to targeted community.
• Participate in special events such as community health fairs and special clinic events.
• Adhere to all regulatory body, infection control, and organizational standards.
  
  

InterCare NO LONGER requires employees to have the COVID vaccine, however, you may receive a vaccine at no cost at any of our clinic locations.